University of Illinois Springfield Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
6%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Illinois Springfield has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
64.0%(1,790)
Hispanic
10.8%(301)
African American
14.3%(399)
Asian
4.4%(123)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
4.5%(125)
Unknown
1.8%(50)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment5,417
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

University of Illinois Springfield offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Illinois Springfield has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.8%(1,326)
Women
54.2%(1,569)

Gender Statistics

Men1,326

24% of total enrollment

Women1,569

29% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Illinois Springfield serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 38% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 27% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(8)
18-19
20.0%(468)
20-21
27.4%(642)
22-24
19.4%(455)
25+
32.8%(769)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.4%(55)
22-24
29.6%(686)
25+
68.0%(1,577)

Age Diversity Insights

38%

Traditional Age (18-21)

27%

Non-Traditional (25+)

47%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Illinois Springfield attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.0%(216)
Out-of-State
9.4%(24)
International
5.5%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State216

85% of student body

Out-of-State24

9% of student body

International14

6% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

27%

Non-Traditional Age